John Hart Studios Blog http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/ en Copyright 2013 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:29:15 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Test Test http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/12/test-1.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/12/test-1.php Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:29:15 -0500 B.C. Reinvents the Wheel!

A compilation of Mason's first five years,

With a foreword by Jim Davis,

Autographed by Mason,

Published by Willow Creek Press,

B.C. Reinvents The Wheel is available NOW!

Get yours today!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/10/bc-reinvents-the-wheel-1.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/10/bc-reinvents-the-wheel-1.php Sun, 21 Oct 2012 18:51:04 -0500 New Book! - "B.C. Reinvents The Wheel"

Yep, finally! We have put together a new B.C. collection!

Published by Willow Creek Press, B.C. Reinvents The Wheel is scheduled for release in September.

Available for pre-order on Amazon now.

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/08/bc-reinvents-the-wheel.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/08/bc-reinvents-the-wheel.php Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:05:37 -0500 The next round of the Chicago Tribune Comics Carousel...

If you're a fan of the Dogs of C-Kennel and a reader of the Tribune,

click here to cast your vote!

Keep Will, Kenny, Tucker, Iggy and the rest of the gang running in the Trib!

Thank you, Mick and Mason

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/08/another-round-in-the-chicago-t.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/08/another-round-in-the-chicago-t.php Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:17:42 -0500 Mason's submission to Team Cul de Sac made the Top Ten!
The Team Cul de Sac Auction raised $47k for Parkinson's!
Here's the article from the Daily Cartoonist
and the link to our original Team Cul de Sac blog:



]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/masons-piece-made-the-top-ten.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/masons-piece-made-the-top-ten.php Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:41:10 -0500 Farewell, Sally Ride ...
Here's the strip Johnny published on June 18, 1983.
The day Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.


]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/farewell-sally-ride.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/farewell-sally-ride.php Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:16:48 -0500 B.C. and Wizard books coming out soon!

B.C. Reinvents The Wheel.
A collection of Mason's first five years, published by Willow Creek Press, Inc.,
is scheduled for release in September!

You can pre-order one (or as many as you'd like) on Amazon now.

Not to be outdone, in October a new Wizard of Id book will be released!

The Complete 1972, published by Titan Books, may be pre-ordered as well.

And remember, the Complete 1971 is still available. A nice set!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping today!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/bc-and-wizard-books-coming-out.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/07/bc-and-wizard-books-coming-out.php Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:17:10 -0500 Mason joins the Cartoonist Studio
He's there with the big guys of the cartooning world!
Jeff Keane, Brian Crane, Tom Richmond and many other stars.
Mason is happy to be on board!
Check it out here.]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/mason-is-featured-on-the-carto.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/mason-is-featured-on-the-carto.php Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:42:48 -0500 Wow ... 70 years!

The real-life Wiley and his bride celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary!

Check out the article in the Macon Telegraph here.

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/wow-a-70th-anniversary.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/wow-a-70th-anniversary.php Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:31:02 -0500 Check out Funnies-Extra!
With the shrinking of many newspaper comic sections, we believe the time is right for a publication that promotes the comics industry.
To that end, B.C., Wizard of Id and Dogs of C-Kennel have joined an exciting venture called Funnies Extra!, a free, 16 page, full-color humor newspaper containing over 40 comic strips, eight puzzles, fun facts, a humor column and a page that spotlights up-and-coming cartoonists.

Run as independent businesses, there are currently four Funnies Extra! newspapers up and running with several more scheduled to start soon and dozens more on the horizon.

We were considering a "Kickstarter-type" fundraiser to help raise $25,000 to purchase full-color countertop display racks to help identify Funnies Extra! in stores and get our publishers off to a good start. But since we have 40 plus cartoonists involved, we've decided to attempt the fundraising on our own directly through you, our fans.

In return for your generosity, we are offering the following:

For a donation of any amount up to $29, you'll receive an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site and our sincere appreciation.

For a $30 donation, you'll receive a color, autographed B.C., Wiz or Dogs print of your choice, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

For a $250 donation, you'll receive an autographed Dogs of C-Kennel daily original of Mick's choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

For a $500 donation, you'll receive an autographed B.C. original of Mason's choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

Donate $2000 and you'll receive a Brant Parker Wizard of Id or a Johnny Hart B.C. original of Hart Studios choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

Go here and click on "Make a Donation" by the strip of your choice. We will e-mail you for your choice of products (where applicable), or feel free to e-mail Bill at bill@funnies-extra.com with that information. Thank you!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/look-for-funnies-extra.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/look-for-funnies-extra.php Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Last chance to bid on some amazing art by your favorite cartoonists!

Check out the Team Cul De Sac auction!

The proceeds will help find a cure for Parkinson's Disease.

Auction ends TONIGHT, Sunday, June 10 at 11:00 PM (Eastern time)

(Mason's piece is on page 4.)
Thank you!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/team-cul-de-sac-auction---only.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/team-cul-de-sac-auction---only.php Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:26:04 -0500 Keep an eye out for "Funnies Extra!"
With the shrinking of many newspaper comic sections, we believe the time is right for a publication that promotes the comics industry.
To that end, B.C., Wizard of Id and Dogs of C-Kennel have joined an exciting venture called Funnies Extra!, a free, 16 page, full-color humor newspaper containing over 40 comic strips, eight puzzles, fun facts, a humor column and a page that spotlights up-and-coming cartoonists.

Run as independent businesses, there are currently four Funnies Extra! newspapers up and running with several more scheduled to start in the next few weeks and dozens more on the horizon.

The folks at Funnies Extra! were planning a "Kickstarter-type" fundraiser to raise $25,000 to purchase full-color countertop display racks for their publishers. These quality displays will help identify Funnies Extra! in stores and get our publishers off to a good start. Since we have 40 plus cartoonists involved, we've decided to attempt the fundraising on our own directly through you, our fans.

If you are able to help, we are offering the following:

For a donation of any amount up to $29, you'll receive an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site and our sincere appreciation.

For a $30 donation, you'll receive a color, autographed B.C., Wiz or Dogs print of your choice, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

For a $250 donation, you'll receive an autographed Dogs of C-Kennel daily original of Mick's choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

For a $500 donation, you'll receive an autographed B.C. original of Mason's choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

Donate $2000 and you'll receive a Brant Parker Wizard of Id or a Johnny Hart B.C. original of Hart Studios choosing, as well as an acknowledgement on the Funnies Extra! web site.

Go here and click on "Make a Donation" by the strip of your choice. We will e-mail you for your choice of products (where applicable), or feel free to e-mail Bill at bill@funnies-extra.com with that information. Thank you!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/keep-an-eye-out-for-funnies-ex.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/06/keep-an-eye-out-for-funnies-ex.php Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:49:51 -0500 Hello, Features Editors!

Want to shake up your comics section and sell more papers?

Add B.C. and Wizard of Id.

Written and drawn by the next generation of "Harts/Mastroiannis" and "Parkers", a youthful twist has been artfully blended with the original classic charm! B.C. and Wizard bring with them international recognition and an enormous fan base. With the second and third highest subscription numbers on GoComics.com and an impressive Facebook following, B.C. and Wizard of Id will certainly bring readers to your comics section!

Looking for something new, fresh and funny to connect with a younger market?

Add Dogs of C-Kennel.

Co-produced by the 'Brothers Mastroianni', (Mick - creator and writer, Mason - artist) the "Dogs" currently appear in @20 papers, including the Washington Times and Chicago Tribune. Dogs of C-Kennel has an impressive following on gocomics.com and a facebook page with 1600+ fans and growing!

Contact Creators Syndicate Sales Executives, Margo and Mary Ann, to add these strips to your comics page.

Check out the archives here:

B.C.

Wizard

Dogs of C-Kennel

Thank you!
Patti at John Hart Studios

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/05/hello-features-editors.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/05/hello-features-editors.php Thu, 31 May 2012 01:04:01 -0500 GrowinGold is available on your Kindle!

The 50 year anniversary collection, originally published in 2006,
is now available for Kindle!

]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/05/growingold-is-available-on-you.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/05/growingold-is-available-on-you.php Tue, 08 May 2012 10:47:28 -0500 Mason's talent extends to his local community.
Mason has been involved for the past 4 years in a local campaign to
promote healthy eating habits to children.

In January Mason took part in the unveiling of the 'live' versions
of the 'cave-kid' characters he created for the
United Health Services Stay Healthy Kids program.

More information may be found here.]]> http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/04/-mason-has-been-involved.php http://www.johnhartstudios.com/jhs_blog/2012/04/-mason-has-been-involved.php Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:40:06 -0500